Munster to be investigated over Murray HIA

Munster dug deep to book their place in the quarter finals of the European Champions Cup on Saturday with a bruising win over Glasgow at Scotstoun.

It's the first time in three seasons that the red province have qualified from a European pool with a game still to play against winless Racing 92 in Thomond Park next week.

Before they even get to prepare for that game, Munster face an investigation over their handling of a potential concussion incident.

Conor Murray was a marked man against Glasgow from minute one, but mid way through the second half, he had a collision with Tim Swinson and play was stopped for some time while medics had a chance to access the situation.

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For Murray though, once he took to his feet, continued playing and had the huge frame of Josh Strauss run through him.

It was after that point, the match referee recieved word from the sideline that Murray would need a pitchside head injury assessment (HIA) and he returned to the pitch six minutes later.

It's understood, European Champions Cup organisers will investigate the incident.

Northampton were recently found to have breached rules by allowing George North to play on after a head injury but were not sanctioned so if Munster are guilty of anything, it's likely they will also not face any punishment.